Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing (MSSP) is an interdisciplinary journal in Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering with the purpose of reporting scientific advancements of the highest quality arising from new techniques in signal processing and related topics in engineering dynamics. MSSP papers are expected to make a demonstrable original contribution to engineering knowledge, which should be significant in terms of advancement over established methods. Especially sought are papers that include both theoretical and experimental aspects, or that include theoretical material of high relevance to practical applications.

Scope of MSSP

The scope of MSSP encompasses the following topics:

• Machine and structural health monitoring
• Control of vibrations and noise
• Structural or modal identification
• Nonlinear vibrations
• Non-stationary and random vibrations
• Rotor dynamics
• Acoustics, waves and SEA
• Uncertainty quantification
• Signal processing in manufacturing/machining
• Powertrains and drivetrains

The following research areas are outside the scope of MSSP:

• Multi-body dynamics and robotics, including control of robots
• Control of vehicles
• Theoretical control - papers better suited to a specialist controls journal
• Theoretical nonlinear dynamics without experimental validation
• Uncertainty quantification with no clearly defined relevance to engineering dynamics